OA Collaborative
More than Capital.
A Force Multiplier
Blue Heron backs founders with more than capital. The OA Collaborative is our network of founders, operators, and advisors who have started, scaled, and sold companies across healthcare, B2B technology, and other sectors. They bring practical experience to the table when it matters most.
Operators Who’ve Been There Before
The OA Collaborative is integral to the Blue Heron model. Members bring operating insight, strategic introductions, board participation, and access to broader networks of talent, customers, and capital. They help founders see around corners and provide the perspective of someone who has been in their seat themselves.
The OA Collaborative by the numbers
90+ founders, seasoned operators and trusted advisors
30+ operators engaged across 29 portfolio companies
~25% of committed and invested capital from members
12 actively hold board director or observer roles
Featured Operator Advisors
The OA Collaborative brings together leaders across industries with product strategy & development, go-to-market, sales & growth, and M&A expertise to support founders. Meet a selection of advisors who help drive the Blue Heron model.
Extended OA Network
Beyond our featured advisors, the OA Collaborative includes a broader bench of operators and advisors across sectors, functions, and stages of growth.